coobybook Chapter 230 Pillow talk??
Chapter 230 Pillow talk??
Pei Jiyue didn't think it was an unreasonable request. Which artist doesn't want better resources?
"Of course, that's no problem. I can talk to my second aunt for you, but I have no right to interfere with the various terms and conditions of the contract. It will definitely need to be determined by the company's professional staff after they have assessed your commercial value."
"Of course, of course, I'm already very grateful that you put in a good word for me." Zhang Chengkai could hardly contain his joy.
Can he be unhappy?
In a comparison, his current company isn't even close to the heel of Pei Yuning's company.
He felt that although Pei Jiyue said that, once he actually joined the company, the company would definitely allocate more resources to him because he was introduced by Pei Jiyue.
Unlike Zhang Chengkai, who was beaming with joy, Pei Jiyue was more concerned about the immediate problem at hand.
"In that case, can I issue a clarification now?"
“No, can we wait a little longer?” Zhang Chengkai surprisingly objected again. “We’ll clarify things after I successfully terminate my contract with the company. That way, everyone will believe that those rumors were deliberately spread by the company because they knew I was going to terminate my contract. That would be more beneficial for us.”
"I will definitely explain everything clearly to my fans at that time, and I won't let them be sad."
Pei Jiyue thought about it and agreed that it made sense. It was common knowledge that many companies in the entertainment industry would smear artists whose contracts were about to expire and who did not renew them or who wanted to terminate their contracts.
"Okay, then you should talk to the company as soon as possible. I will also tell my second aunt about your situation and ask her to see if there is a suitable agent who can manage you. It will be easier for you to have a professional to advise you."
After Zhang Chengkai readily agreed, he said he would go to the company to negotiate right away. Pei Jiyue saw him off and returned to the living room to find all her family members neatly gathered on the sofa. She knew that they already knew everything about the conversation in the study.
However, she still mentioned Zhang Chengkai's desire to join Pei Yuning's Chenyu Entertainment Company. Pei Yuning, as expected, didn't object, but calmly replied:
"Signing Zhang Chengkai shouldn't be a problem, but the company will conduct a background check on him beforehand. As long as he doesn't have any scandals and his character is up to standard, it'll be fine."
The main reason is that there have been too many celebrities whose careers have collapsed in recent years. As long as one of them collapses, it will cause great losses to the company. To some extent, the company is even more reluctant to let its artists collapse than the fans.
Pei Jiyue wasn't worried about that.
She had been a fan of Zhang Chengkai for many years, so she trusted his character.
Moreover, he hasn't had any major scandals over the years. Today, his suggestion to admit to the relationship and his desire to make their fake relationship real is the most outrageous thing he has ever done, as far as Pei Jiyue knows.
"Don't worry, Auntie. I know Zhang Chengkai's character. There won't be any problems with this."
Pei Yuning thought to herself that her niece was too trusting of others. Sometimes people don't even understand themselves, so how could they possibly understand another person completely?
Especially since she's in the entertainment industry, she's seen too many celebrities who are two-faced.
Celebrities' outward image is all packaged and highly deceptive; the only difference is how much deception is involved.
Some people appear refined and courteous but are actually extremely lecherous and might even sexually harass younger colleagues; some always play the role of a gentle and kind man who solves problems for the female lead but are actually lecherous; some win awards and gain popularity but constantly visit prostitutes in private...
These are all true stories from the entertainment industry. They also have many fans who trust them implicitly and believe they know their idols well, but who can see their true colors before the truth is exposed?
Background check...
Anling's eyes lit up when she heard her mother's words.
Why didn't I think of that?
When I have time, I'm going to investigate all the artists currently working for my mom's company. That way, I can find out if any of them are going to have scandals. It might even save my mom a lot of money!
No background check method is as powerful as her current cheat code!
[Or let's start with Zhang Chengkai. If any problems are found, it'll be easier to deal with those who haven't signed anything yet.]
Pei Jiyue: ...
Why am I feeling inexplicably nervous? Should I not have spoken so definitively just now...?
What if Xiaoling proves me wrong? So many family members are listening...
Pei Jiyue could only silently pray that she hadn't misjudged the person, otherwise she might really have to reassess her judgment of people.
She couldn't help but glance at An Ling, and then her heart skipped a beat.
An Ling's expression didn't look like she had found anything good.
She squinted, pursed her lips, and turned her mouth down, revealing the look in her eyes as if she had seen something dirty.
Zhang Chengkai... he's truly a "treasure boy."
Others: Coupled with Xiaoling's expression, it doesn't sound like a good word.
He didn't tell his cousin a single truth...
[He's a "royal" member! What kind of company is he being targeted? He's the most "royal" member in the company, with the most resources!]
[They say the company is promoting Zhao Muzhou, but the low-budget web drama that made Zhao Muzhou famous was originally his. He didn't like it and chose to breach the contract. He then went on to film a supporting role in a higher-budget TV drama, which flopped.]
Zhao Muzhou's participation in that web series was somewhat of a lifesaver for him, but after it became a hit, Zhao Muzhou harbored resentment and targeted him relentlessly. Not only did Zhao Muzhou target him himself, but he also whispered in the ear of the company boss.
Others: Pillow talk??
Zhang Chengkai is the mistress kept by his company boss, and he can choose from all the best resources in the company.
He also said that Zhao Muzhou looked down on their small company's resources, which was simply because he was jealous. He told the boss that if Zhao Muzhou was allowed to continue to become popular, he would definitely go solo, so he asked the boss to stop giving him resources and essentially sideline him.
Pei Jiyue felt that her previous understanding of Zhang Chengkai had been completely shattered, especially since Zhao Muzhou was her favorite member at the beginning.
Zhao Muzhou and Zhang Chengkai were in the same company before their debut. Later, they participated in the same talent show and debuted as the first and second place winners, respectively. After their limited-time group contract expired and they disbanded, they formed Huanguang with three other artists from the same company and debuted again, and have been together ever since.
Pei Jiyue always thought that the two of them must have a very good relationship, given their years of working together from obscurity to fame.
But now she has learned that Zhao Muzhou has actually been targeted by Zhang Chengkai all along?
Is it even because of him that Zhao Muzhou's resources didn't keep up after becoming famous for the web series?
Then why did he tell her those lies?
He's practically royalty at the company's behest, how could they possibly force him to leave the group?